Lubumbashi River & Kafubu River

The Lubumbashi River and Kafubu River flow through and around the city of Lubumbashi, forming natural green corridors that connect urban life with surrounding ecosystems. These rivers are vital to the city's identity, providing water, food, shade, and cultural space for communities. They represent one of the most visible examples of urban–nature coexistence in southern Democratic Republic of Congo—where rivers remain living spaces within a growing metropolitan environment. The rivers are not just waterways—they are living social spaces with daily fishing, community gatherings, and intergenerational knowledge of river stewardship.